Development Director

The American Heart Association, founded in 1924, has cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half and is dedicated to overcoming today’s biggest health challenges. Join us to help ensure a healthier future for all.

About the role

We are hiring a Development Director for our Oregon & Southwest Washington market. This field-based role will generate revenue for our Leaders of Impact, Woman of Impact, and Teen of Impact fundraising campaigns, involving travel throughout the greater Portland and Vancouver area. The position operates in a fast-paced, sales-type environment focused on driving revenue in support of our mission.

We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive up to 25% of your base pay, based on achieving certain revenue targets. The Association supports work-life harmonization and provides resources like Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, for your success.

Responsibilities

• Directly drive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals.
• Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls.
• Appropriately document scheduled appointments and results.
• Recruit, engage, and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local, competitive fundraising campaigns.
• Provide effective orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for recruited volunteers to maximize revenue and volunteer experience.
• Identify and network with key donors and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers, donors, and internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.
• Develop and manage year-round cultivation plans ensuring superior donor relations.
• Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers.
• Manage event logistics—digitally and in-person.
• Collaborate with partners across the Division, Region, and Association-wide team to ensure full alignment with vision and goals.
• Proactively communicate information for effective account management and customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with operational and financial requirements and practices within available financial capacity.
• Operate in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
• Manage customer and campaign information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely, and completely in accordance with established guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (e.g., boxes); heavier items may require breaking down into smaller components or requesting assistance.
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred experience and skills:

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.
• Performance and Recognition: Rewarded through annual salary planning and incentive programs.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; employee assistance program; employee wellness program; telemedicine and medical consultation.
• Professional Development: Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentoring programs, and Heart U, the Association’s national online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Work-Life Harmonization: Minimum of 16 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for new employees, increasing with seniority; 12 paid holidays annually, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education and career development related to their current or potential future roles.

Posted 3 months ago. Full-time position.